LICENSING AND REGISTRATION PANEL

 

THURSDAY 25 NOVEMBER 1999 - 3.00 pm

 

Present:-  Councillors Calvert, Morrison (D), Morrison (M), Nimmo and Rebecchi, Councillor Morrison (D) in the Chair.

 

In attendance:-  Mr H McNeilly (for the Director of Legal and Support Services) and the Director of Central Services.

 

An apology for absence was intimated on behalf of Councillor McCormick.

 

The following paragraphs are submitted for information only, having been dealt with under the powers delegated to the Panel.

 

1149      APPLICATION FOR LATE HOURS CATERING LICENCE:  2 KILBLAIN STREET,                     1149

GREENOCK

 

SUBMITTED:  Report dated 12 November 1999 by the Director of Central Services on an application by Mehrdad Radmehr to allow the operation of a hot food takeaway between the hours of 11 pm and 12 midnight on Sundays to Thursdays and between 11 pm and 1.30 am on Fridays and Saturdays at the premises known as 2 Kilblain Street, Greenock.

The Panel considered a petition from Miss J Lynn, 52 Kilblain Court, Mr Drummond, one of the objectors, and heard a submission from Councillor McGhee as Ward Councillor.  The Board heard Mr Stalker, agent for the applicant, in support of the application.  Following discussion, Councillor Rebecchi moved that the application be granted on Fridays and Saturdays between 11 pm and 12 midnight for one year only.  As an amendment, Councillor Morrison (D) moved that the application be granted as sought for a period of 6 months.  On a vote, 2 Members voted for the amendment and 3 for the motion which was declared carried.

DECIDED:  That the application be granted between the hours of 11 pm and 12 midnight on Fridays and Saturdays for the period of one year only.

 

1150      APPLICATION FOR TAXI LICENCE:  JOHN G MOORE AND MARGARET STEWART              1150

 

SUBMITTED:  Report dated 2 November 1999 by the Director of Legal and Support Services on an application for a Taxi Licence by John G Moore and Margaret Stewart.  The report advised that Mr Moore and Ms Stewart had omitted to make timeous application for renewal of their Taxi Licence prior to its expiry and that, following consultation with the Chief Executive, Councillors McCormick, Rebecchi and Morrison (D), the Taxi Licence was granted under Standing Order 66(a).

NOTED

 

1151      RESOLUTION:  EXCLUSION OF PUBLIC AND PRESS                                                                  1151

 

On the motion of the Convener it was agreed unanimously that, in terms of Section 50(A)(4) of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 as amended, the public and press be excluded

from the meeting during consideration of the undernoted items of business on the grounds that consideration of the items involved the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in the respective paragraphs of Part I of Schedule 7(A) of the Act as are set out opposite each item:-

 

Item                                                                                                                            Paragraph(s)

 

Application for Private Hire Car Licence:  Gary Power                                                 6 & 12

Application for Private Hire Car Licence:  James Keenan                                             6 & 12

Application for Private Hire Car Licence:  Geraldine Bonnar                                         6 & 12

Application for Private Hire Car Licence:  John O'Hare                                                6 & 12

Application for Private Hire Car Licence:  Brian Cannie                                                6 & 12

Application for Private Hire Car Licence:  James McPherson                                        6 & 12

Application for Private Hire Car Licence:  James Glass                                                 6 & 12

Application for Private Hire Car Licence:  William L Smiley                                          6 & 12

Application for Private Hire Car Licence:  Robert McLaughlin                                      6 & 12

Application for Street Trader's Licence:  Daniel McConnell                                          6

Application for Taxi Driver's Licence:  Brian Dobbin                                                     6

Application for Taxi Driver's Licence:  Edward Toye                                                    6

Application for Taxi Driver's Licence:  Mark McMillan                                                 6

Application for Taxi Driver's Licence:  Edward Guiller                                                  6

Application for Taxi Driver's Licence:  Thomas Blair                                                     6

 

1152      APPLICATION FOR PRIVATE HIRE CAR LICENCE:  GARY POWER                                          1152

 

SUBMITTED:  Report dated 8 November 1999 by the Director of Legal and Support Services on an application for a Private Hire Car Licence by Gary Power.  It was noted that an objection had been received from Mr Robert Dyer of the Lower Clyde Taxi Owners Association.

It was agreed by the applicants (where present), Mr Hendry, agent for a number of the applicants, Mr Bagstad on behalf of the Association and the Director of Central Services who had prepared reports on the applications that the hearing and the decision on the application by Mr Power would be applied to all similar applications at the meeting.  The Panel heard Mr Hendry, agent for the applicant, and Mr Bagstad on behalf of the Association and the Director of Central Services;  after the hearing these parties withdrew to allow the Panel to consider its decision.

DECIDED:

(a)  That the application should be granted and that authority be delegated to the Director of Central Services to finalise the grant of the licence following the bringing forward and approval of a suitable vehicle;  and

(b)  That, in support of the decision to grant a licence, authority be delegated to the Director of Central Services to grant a temporary licence until any appeal against the decision was determined.

1153      APPLICATION FOR PRIVATE HIRE CAR LICENCE:  JAMES KEENAN                                      1153

 

SUBMITTED:  Report dated 8 November 1999 by the Director of Legal and Support Services on an application for a Private Hire Car Licence by James Keenan.  It was noted that an objection had been received from Mr Robert Dyer of the Lower Clyde Taxi Owners Association.

DECIDED:

(a)  That the application should be granted and that authority be delegated to the Director of Central Services to finalise the grant of the licence following the bringing forward and approval of a suitable vehicle;  and

(b)  That, in support of the decision to grant a licence, authority be delegated to the Director of Central Services to grant a temporary licence until any appeal against the decision was determined.

 

1154      APPLICATION FOR PRIVATE HIRE CAR LICENCE:  GERALDINE BONNAR                            1154

 

SUBMITTED:  Report dated 8 November 1999 by the Director of Legal and Support Services on an application for a Private Hire Car Licence by Geraldine Bonnar.  It was noted that an objection had been received from Mr Robert Dyer of the Lower Clyde Taxi Owners Association.

DECIDED:

(a)  That the application should be granted and that authority be delegated to the Director of Central Services to finalise the grant of the licence following the bringing forward and approval of a suitable vehicle;  and

(b)  That, in support of the decision to grant a licence, authority be delegated to the Director of Central Services to grant a temporary licence until any appeal against the decision was determined.

 

1155      APPLICATION FOR PRIVATE HIRE CAR LICENCE:  JOHN O’HARE                                          1155

 

SUBMITTED:  Report dated 8 November 1999 by the Director of Legal and Support Services on an application for a Private Hire Car Licence by John O'Hare.  It was noted that an objection had been received from Mr Robert Dyer of the Lower Clyde Taxi Owners Association.

DECIDED:

(a)  That the application should be granted and that authority be delegated to the Director of Central Services to finalise the grant of the licence following the bringing forward and approval of a suitable vehicle;  and

(b)  That, in support of the decision to grant a licence, authority be delegated to the Director of Central Services to grant a temporary licence until any appeal against the decision was determined.

 

1156      APPLICATION FOR PRIVATE HIRE CAR LICENCE:  BRIAN CANNIE                                        1156

 

SUBMITTED:  Report dated 8 November 1999 by the Director of Legal and Support Services on an application for a Private Hire Car Licence by Brian Cannie.  It was noted that an objection had been received from Mr Robert Dyer of the Lower Clyde Taxi Owners Association.

DECIDED:

(a)  That the application should be granted and that authority be delegated to the Director of Central Services to finalise the grant of the licence following the bringing forward and approval of a suitable vehicle;  and

(b)  That, in support of the decision to grant a licence, authority be delegated to the Director of Central Services to grant a temporary licence until any appeal against the decision was determined.

 

1157      APPLICATION FOR PRIVATE HIRE CAR LICENCE:  JAMES McPHERSON                               1157

 

SUBMITTED:  Report dated 8 November 1999 by the Director of Legal and Support Services on an application for a Private Hire Car Licence by James McPherson.  It was noted that an objection had been received from Mr Robert Dyer of the Lower Clyde Taxi Owners Association.

DECIDED:

(a)  That the application should be granted and that authority be delegated to the Director of Central Services to finalise the grant of the licence following the bringing forward and approval of a suitable vehicle;  and

(b)  That, in support of the decision to grant a licence, authority be delegated to the Director of Central Services to grant a temporary licence until any appeal against the decision was determined.

 

1158      APPLICATION FOR PRIVATE HIRE CAR LICENCE:  JAMES GLASS                                          1158

 

SUBMITTED:  Report dated 8 November 1999 by the Director of Legal and Support Services on an application for a Private Hire Car Licence by James Glass.  It was noted that an objection had been received from Mr Robert Dyer of the Lower Clyde Taxi Owners Association.

DECIDED:

(a)  That the application should be granted and that authority be delegated to the Director of Central Services to finalise the grant of the licence following the bringing forward and approval of a suitable vehicle;  and

(b)  That, in support of the decision to grant a licence, authority be delegated to the Director of Central Services to grant a temporary licence until any appeal against the decision was determined.

 

1159      APPLICATION FOR PRIVATE HIRE CAR LICENCE:  WILLIAM L SMILEY                                1159

 

SUBMITTED:  Report dated 8 November 1999 by the Director of Legal and Support Services on an application for a Private Hire Car Licence by William L Smiley.  It was noted that an objection had been received from Mr Robert Dyer of the Lower Clyde Taxi Owners Association.  This application was the subject of an individual hearing at which, in addition to taking into account the arguments made already in the application by Mr Power, the Panel heard Mr Smiley.

DECIDED:

(a)  That the application should be granted and that authority be delegated to the Director of Central Services to finalise the grant of the licence following the bringing forward and approval of a suitable vehicle;  and

(b)  That, in support of the decision to grant a licence, authority be delegated to the Director of Central Services to grant a temporary licence until any appeal against the decision was determined.

 

1160      APPLICATION FOR PRIVATE HIRE CAR LICENCE:  ROBERT McLAUGHLIN                           1160

 

SUBMITTED:  Report dated 8 November 1999 by the Director of Legal and Support Services on an application for a Private Hire Car Licence by Robert McLaughlin.  It was noted that an objection had been received from Mr Robert Dyer of the Lower Clyde Taxi Owners Association.  This application was the subject of an individual hearing at which, in addition to taking into account the arguments made already in the application by Mr Power, the Panel heard Mr McGilley for the applicant.

DECIDED:

(a)  That the application should be granted and that authority be delegated to the Director of Central Services to finalise the grant of the licence following the bringing forward and approval of a suitable vehicle;  and

(b)  That, in support of the decision to grant a licence, authority be delegated to the Director of Central Services to grant a temporary licence until any appeal against the decision was determined.

 

1161      APPLICATION FOR STREET TRADER’S LICENCE:  DANIEL McCONNELL                              1161

 

SUBMITTED:  Report dated 11 November 1999 by the Director of Legal and Support Services on an application for a Street Trader's Licence by Daniel McConnell following an objection by the Chief Constable that the applicant is not a fit and proper person to hold such a licence by virtue of his previous conviction.  The Panel heard Chief Superintendent O'Connell, Mr McConnell and his mother.

DECIDED:  That the application be refused.

 

1162      APPLICATION FOR TAXI DRIVER’S LICENCE:  BRIAN DOBBIN                                               1162

 

SUBMITTED:  Report dated 3 November 1999 by the Director of Legal and Support Services on an application for a Taxi Driver's Licence by Brian Dobbin following an objection by the Chief Constable that the applicant is not a fit and proper person to hold such a licence by virtue of his previous convictions.  The Panel heard Chief Superintendent O'Connell and Mr Dobbin.

DECIDED:  That the application be granted.

 

1163      APPLICATION FOR TAXI DRIVER’S LICENCE:  EDWARD TOYE                                               1163

 

SUBMITTED:  Report dated 3 November 1999 by the Director of Legal and Support Services on an application for a Taxi Driver's Licence by Edward Toye following an objection by the Chief Constable that the applicant is not a fit and proper person to hold such a licence by virtue of his previous convictions.

DECIDED:  That the application be refused.

 

1164      APPLICATION FOR TAXI DRIVER’S LICENCE:  MARK McMILLAN                                          1164

 

SUBMITTED:  Report dated 2 November 1999 by the Director of Legal and Support Services on an application for a Taxi Driver's Licence by Mark McMillan following an objection by the Chief Constable that the applicant is not a fit and proper person to hold such a licence by virtue of his previous convictions.  The Panel heard Chief Superintendent O'Connell, Mr McMillan and his father.

DECIDED:  That the application be granted.

 

1165      APPLICATION FOR TAXI DRIVER’S LICENCE:  EDWARD GUILLER                                         1165

 

SUBMITTED:  Report dated 3 November 1999 by the Director of Legal and Support Services on an application for a Taxi Driver's Licence by Edward Guiller following an objection by the Chief Constable that the applicant is not a fit and proper person to hold such a licence by virtue of his previous conviction.  The Panel heard Chief Superintendent O'Connell, Mr Hendry, agent for the applicant, and Mr Guiller.  Following discussion, Councillor Morrison (D) moved that the application be granted.  As an amendment, Councillor Rebecchi moved that the application be refused.  On a vote, 2 Members voted for the amendment and 3 for the motion which was declared carried.

DECIDED:  That the application be granted.

 

1166      APPLICATION FOR TAXI DRIVER’S LICENCE:  THOMAS BLAIR                                              1166

 

SUBMITTED:  Report dated 10 November 1999 by the Director of Legal and Support Services on an application for a Taxi Driver's Licence by Thomas Blair following an adverse medical report carried out by the Council's Medical Adviser.

DECIDED:  That the application be refused.